DCA1000 mmWave Studio User Guide
Table of Contents
Overview
This guide is intended for users with a TI mmWave sensor evaluation module (EVM) and DCA1000EVM. The guide will walk through setting up the DCA1000 capture card as well as the mmWave Studio tool in order to configure the device’s mmWave SDK Front End software to allow for raw data collection.
This guide supports several different EVMs, so be sure to follow the steps that apply to your device.
Software Requirements
| Requirement | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| mmWave Studio | Software tool to configure mmWave characteristics, make sure you download the 1st generation installer | mmWave Studio Download User Guide |
| mmWave Studio for xWRL6432BOOST | This specific version is REQUIRED for xWRL6432BOOST Software tool to configure low power mmWave sensor to collect raw data. | MMWAVE STUDIO 3G |
| MATLAB Runtime Engine v8.5.1 | This specific version is REQUIRED, Make sure to install this version even if you have a newer one already installed. | MATLAB Download |
| Code Composer Studio v7.1+ OR XDS Emulation Software Package v6.0.579.0+ |
Required Software, only need one of the software listed for this user guide | Code Composer Studio Download XDS Package Download |
Hardware Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| xWR Sensor EVMs | mmWave EVM, needs a Power Supply 5V, 3A with 2.1-mm barrel jack (center positive), micro USB cable (this cable come with kit) |
| DCA1000 EVM | Raw data capture card, needs a Power Supply 5V, 3A with 2.1-mm barrel jack (center positive), micro USB cable, RJ45 Ethernet cable, 60pin Samtec cable (this cable comes with kit) |
| Barrel Jack Power Supply | Power Supply 5V, 3A with 2.1-mm barrel jack (center positive) |
| Micro USB Cable | Two cables are required if using a setup that includes an ICBOOST |
| Ethernet Cable | One end will be plugged into the DCA1000 and the other to your computer for high speed data transfer |
EVM Hardware Compatibility
Certain versions of xWR mmWave Sensors require an ICBOOST for raw data capture. Below is a table of all EVM revisions that do or do not need an ICBOOST.
| mmWave EVM | DCA1000 Only | DCA1000 + ICBOOST |
|---|---|---|
| xWR6843ISK Rev A - C | ✕ |
✔ |
| xWR6843ISK Rev D | ✔ |
✔ |
| xWR6843ISK-ODS Rev A | ✕ |
✔ |
| xWR6843ISK-ODS Rev B | ✔ |
✔ |
| xWR6843AOP Rev A - F | ✕ |
✔ |
| xWR6843AOP Rev G | ✔ |
✔ |
| xWR1xxxBOOST | ✔ |
✕ |
| xWRL6432BOOST | ✔ |
✕ |
Hardware Setup: ISK and ISK-ODS Evaluation Modules
This section applies to the following boards:
ISK and ISK-ODS Standalone Mode
This section describes setting up the hardware for an ISK style EVM WITHOUT an MMWAVEICBOOST EVM.
⚠️ WARNING - COMPATIBILITY CHECK
Using the EVM Hardware Combinations and Compatibility table above, verify your revision of EVM can collect raw data from the DCA1000 WITHOUT requiring a ICBOOST board.
Additional Hardware Requirements for Standalone ISK Style
- ISK or ISK-ODS Antenna Module Board Rev D or newer
Switch and Wiring Setup with Antenna Module and DCA1000
To use the RevD EVM directly with DCA1000, the switches (in the yellow circle) need to be set as shown below. On the RevD board, power is supplied via USB connector. (For 3TX and other high power use case that exceeding the limit of the USB power input, TP12 & TP13 can be used to power the antenna board)
Flip the large DCA1000 switch if none of the LEDs on it light up.
ISK and ISK-ODS With mmWaveICBoost Attached
This section describes setting up the hardware for an ISK style EVM attached to an MMWAVEICBOOST EVM. More information can be found in the ICBOOST users guide at: https://www.ti.com/lit/ug/swru546c/swru546c.pdf
Additional Hardware Requirements for ISK + Carrier
- MMWAVEICBOOST
- ISK or ISK-ODS Antenna Module Board
- Additional Micro USB Cable
ISK + Carrier and DCA1000 Setup
Configure mmWaveIcBoost
If the mmWaveICBoost ICBOOST has not been used previously, then change the switches on the boards to the following states. On newer EVM’s (Only ISK Rev C or later and ISK-ODS Rev B or later have switches on the EVM itself) that have not been previously used in conjunction with the carrier board, set the switches according to the following image
Wiring Setup with ISK and DCA1000
Flip the large DCA1000 switch if none of the LEDs on it light up.
Hardware Setup: AOP EVM’s
This section applies to the following boards:
AOP Standalone Mode
This section applies to setting an AOP EVM for Raw Data Collection via DCA1000 when used WITHOUT an mmWaveICBoost ICBOOST.
Additional Hardware Requirements for Standalone AOP
- AOP Antenna Module Rev G or newer
Switch and Wiring Setup with AOP RevG and DCA1000
This step only applies when using the xWR6843AOP RevG antenna module without an MMWAVEICBOOST, any other revision must have a MMWAVEICBOOST. To use xWR6843AOP RevG EVM directly with DCA1000, the switches (highlighted with blue squares) need to be set as shown. Note that on xWR6843AOP RevG board, power is supplied via USB connector. Flip the large DCA1000 switch if none of the LEDs on it light up.